October - December, 2010
Industry Training
The Wood Science & Technology Program, Division of Forestry & Natural Resources at West Virginia University recently completed a WERC funded project (Award number 05-DG-309) titled, An Interactive Web-based Training Resource Kit for Primary Processors to Improve Lumber Utilization and Grading Efficiency and Maximize Profits from Appalachian Hardwoods in Small-Scale Sawmills. The primary goal of this project was to develop an inter-active web-based training resource kit for trimsaw/edger operators and lumber graders that focus on improving lumber utilization and maximizing product value. The training tool can be viewed and downloaded at http://www.wdscapps.caf.wvu.edu/lumberrtk/. For additional information, contact Jingxin Wang at 304-293-7601.